Sorry, Wrong Number

Name: Sorry, Wrong Number
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Lucille Fletcher
ISBN: 9781580818377

Author: Lucille Fletcher

Narrator: Susan Sullivan, Full Cast

Unabridged: 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works

Published: 08/15/2011

Categories: Fiction, Drama, Nonfiction, Performing Arts, Theater

Synopsis

When wires get crossed, a woman accidentally overhears the telephone conversation of two men plotting a murder. Suspense and terror mounts as the woman slowly realizes that the intended victim is herself. This legendary one-act became one of radio’s most famous plays, and was later adapted into a now classic work of film noir starring Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance starring Susan Sullivan as Mrs. Stevenson alongside Pamela Dunlap, Sam McMurray, Andre Sogliuzzo, Kate Steele, and Sarah Zimmerman.

Directed by Rosalind Ayres. Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steven on August 25, 2013

An older lady, Mrs. Stevenson, sits at home late one evening wondering why her husband has not come home from work yet. An invalid for several years, she hates the long hours home alone. On this particular night she has tried to reach him at his office numerous times but all she can get is a busy si......more

Goodreads review by Smudgedink7 on August 12, 2017

This is horror done right. It's a short suspenseful play that left me with an eerie feeling. Listening to the audio production makes it all the more chilling. Mrs. Stevenson manages to be a fragile, terrified woman except when she is being haughty with those she seeks help from. Following protocol, t......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on August 06, 2016

This a favorite classic. This version was as well done as the classic radio program performed by Barbara Stanwick.......more

Goodreads review by Akilah on December 31, 2011

Totally engrossing and really kind of terrifying.......more